Scams can be tough to recognize, but an email like this could totally throw you into a panic! You might find yourself freaking out and feeling overwhelmed.
Many Dubai residents have caught on to a scary scam email where the sender claims they’ve installed Pegasus on your device and have videos of you in compromising situations.
They follow up with a threat, demanding money from you.
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A quick Google search will show you that these emails are just a scam.
Multiple websites have documented these cases, explaining why these scams are impossible. For instance, Pegasus spyware is advanced software that’s only sold to governments. Thankfully, most people can relax knowing they’ve never visited any site like that!
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The best response is no response
Authorities always advise against responding. Don’t answer calls from known scammers, and definitely don’t reply to their emails. Engaging with these texts, emails, and calls signals to the scammers (who often work in groups) that there’s a real person on the line.
If you get one of those emails, just:
- Ignore the email,
- Change your password,
- Scan your devices for any malware, and
- Report the email to authorities!
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